Planning

Regional Internal Audit

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR DERBYSHIRE

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Planning

24 Apr 2026 at 15:00

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Derbyshire is spearheading a procurement process for the provision of Regional Internal Audit Services. The procurement falls under the services category, with relevant classifications such as internal audit and auditing services. The initial planning phase began on 24 April 2026, with subsequent engagement activities scheduled until 8 May 2026. Located in Derbyshire, the framework agreement will be available for several organisations across different regions, including Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, Northamptonshire, and their respective Fire and Rescue Authorities. The contract is set to commence on 12 April 2027 and is expected to run until 11 April 2030, with provisions for possible renewal until 11 April 2031. The procurement process is currently at the planning stage, inviting preliminary market engagement to help formulate a comprehensive business case.

This procurement opportunity is ripe for businesses specialising in auditing and internal audit services, particularly those that can operate at both regional and local government levels. It offers an expansive potential for service providers to enter a framework agreement, allowing multiple organisations to place call-offs, thus promising consistent business over a prolonged period. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary sector organisations (VCSEs), are encouraged to participate, fostering diversity in competition and growth. The opportunity to engage and provide insights during the planning stage could offer competitive advantages to businesses keen on shaping future service delivery to regulatory bodies across the specified regions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Regional Internal Audit

Notice Description

The current agreement for The Provision of Internal Audit Services is due to expire on 11 April 2027. Derbyshire Constabulary are leading on the Preliminary Market Engagement and tender for a Framework Agreement to be put in place for the provision of Regional Internal Audit Services which allows use by The Police and Crime Commissioner for Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, and Northamptonshire and all the respective Fire and Rescue Authorities to place call-offs against it. The Pre-Liminary Market Engagement (PME) will support DC with the development of a Business Case (BC). To formally engage with the market, this PME Questionnaire has been designed to allow Derbyshire Constabulary to conduct a comprehensive review of existing providers of Internal Audit Services.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=104937&TID=100110084&B=

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068af8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037726-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79212000 - Auditing services

79212200 - Internal audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Jun 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Apr 2027 - 11 Apr 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR DERBYSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
RIPLEY, DERBYSHIRE
Postcode
DE5 3RS
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Amber Valley
Electoral Ward
Ripley
Westminster Constituency
Amber Valley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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